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Best couch co-op games on Wii

The 29 best couch co-op games on Wii, ranked from 11,731 critic and player ratings.

The best couch co-op game on Wii right now is Super Mario Galaxy, with a critic score of 99/100. Updated October 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Co-op support comes from IGDB multiplayer data and is checked platform by platform: a game is only listed on a machine where that mode is reported.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
  • 29 games are listed on this page, carrying 11,731 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 11 October 2026.

Top 29

01 Super Mario Galaxy Super Mario Galaxy 2007 · 1,303 ratings A 3D platformer and first Wii entry in the Super Mario franchise, Super Mario Galaxy sees Mario jump across planets and galaxies with varying items, enemies, geographies and gravity mechanics in order to reach his enemy Bowser, who has attacked the Mushroom Kingdom and hijacked Princess Peach's castle with her inside. 99 /100
02 Super Mario Galaxy 2 Super Mario Galaxy 2 2010 · 952 ratings Super Mario Galaxy 2 is the sequel to Super Mario Galaxy and the fourth 3D platformer entry in the Mario franchise. The sequel retains many elements from its predecessor, such as the adventure being in outer space, the element of gravity, and recurring objects such as Launch Stars and Sling Stars. Returning items include the Bee Mushroom and the Fire Flower. However, the game introduces new elements as well, such as the utilization of Yoshi, new power-ups like the Cloud Flower, and the use of a guide within the game for beginner players. 96 /100
03 Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. Brawl 2008 · 599 ratings Super Smash Bros. Brawl is the third installment in the Super Smash Bros. series and the follow-up to Super Smash Bros. Melee. This edition introduces super attacks referred to as final smashes, as well as a brand-new adventure mode in The Subspace Emissary which is a side-scrolling adventure in the style of a platformer. It retains all basic mechanics of the Super Smash Bros. series, such as a damage meter, stocks, and Smash-style attacks. 91 /100
04 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Sonic the Hedgehog 2 1992 · 622 ratings Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) has returned, turning helpless animals into robots and forcing them to build his ultimate weapon, the Death Egg! But this time, Sonic has a friend that can help him: Tails! Find the 7 Chaos Emeralds and stop Dr. Robotnik’s evil scheme! 90 /100
05 Super Mario Kart Super Mario Kart 1992 · 459 ratings Super Mario Kart is a racing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System and the first game of the Mario Kart series, as well as the game that sets precedents to the fictional kart racing genre. Part of this game is heavily based on Super Mario World in terms of graphics and overall theme. Using Mode 7 scaling, the first true kart game on the SNES has you collecting coins to boost your speed while using shells and bananas to stop others on the track. 90 /100
06 Wii Sports Resort Wii Sports Resort 2009 · 216 ratings Set off on a journey to a tropical island where an array of fun activities await. In Wii Sports Resort, the sequel to the engaging Wii Sports, you'll discover a wide range of new sports and activities you can play anytime. Go head-to-head with your friends and family in the ultimate sports showdown set in a tropical paradise. 90 /100
07 Star Fox 64 Star Fox 64 1997 · 282 ratings The update to the 16-bit Super NES title continues the original's on-rails 3D shooting action on the Nintendo 64. Starring Fox McCloud, Peppy Hare, Falco Lombardi, and Slippy Toad, this new 64-bit version contains 15 plus levels, easy, medium, and difficult paths, forward-scrolling levels as well as full 3D realms, and a three-part multiplayer mode using a four-player split screen. In addition to plenty of Arwing action, the game introduces a new hover tank and even features a submarine level. The 8-megabyte cartridge also boasts voice samples from 23 different characters instead of the original's animal noises. Star Fox 64 was the first game to feature Rumble Pak support. A Rumble Pak bundle and standalone version of the game were sold. Released in Europe under the name Lylat Wars. 87 /100
08 Kirby's Epic Yarn Kirby's Epic Yarn 2010 · 82 ratings While walking through Dream Land, Kirby discovers a tomato and decides to eat it. Yin-Yarn, the evil sorceror who possessed the tomato (revealed to be a Metamato), appears and magically banishes Kirby into Patch Land, a world completely made of fabric, via the sock carried around his neck. In Patch Land, Kirby's body transforms into yarn, rendering his power to inhale useless. Instead, Kirby is granted the ability to transform by the magic of the Metamato, which he uses to rescue a boy being attacked by a monster. The boy, named Prince Fluff, explains that Yin-Yarn has separated Patch Land into pieces, which was tied together by magic yarn. Kirby decides to help Prince Fluff collect all seven pieces of the yarn and restore Patch Land. Meanwhile, Yin-Yarn captures King Dedede and Meta Knight and places them under his control. Kirby is forced to fight Dedede and Meta Knight after they ambush him in Patch Land. When Kirby and Prince Fluff finally collect all the Magic Yarn, Meta Knight, no longer under the sorceror's influence, informs Kirby that Yin-Yarn is turning Dream Land into fabric. Prince Fluff produces the second sock, its magic fully restored, and uses it to transport Kirby and himself to Dream Land; now completely made of yarn. Kirby confronts and defeats Yin-Yarn, breaking the spell and returning Dream Land and himself back to normal. Prince Fluff parts with Kirby, stating that he can visit Patch Land anytime via Yin-Yarn's magic sock. 85 /100
09 Secret of Mana (1993) Secret of Mana (1993) 1993 · 216 ratings Initially released in Japan in 1993, Secret of Mana took the world by storm with its innovative real-time battle system and gorgeously rendered world. It continues to stand out among other action RPGs for its seamless gameplay that anyone from beginner to veteran can enjoy. One of the most memorable elements of the Mana series is the Ring Command menu system. With the single press of a button, a ring-shaped menu appears on the screen, where players can use items, change weapons, and do a variety of other actions without needing to switch screens. This Ring Command menu system for which the Mana series is so well known was first introduced in Secret of Mana and has since appeared in most games in the series. Play as Randi and his two companions, Primm and Popoi, as they adventure all around the world. At the center of our epic story is the mystical power of Mana. Battle the empire in its quest for control of Mana. Befriend the eight elementals who wield the forces of nature itself. Numerous encounters await at every turn. 83 /100
10 Rock Band Rock Band 2007 · 115 ratings Rock Band is a music video game that allows up to four players to simulate the performance of popular rock music songs by playing with controllers modeled after musical instruments. 82 /100
11 Call of Duty: Black Ops S Call of Duty: Black Ops 2010 · 1,342 ratings · 4 Tier votes 81 /100
12 New Super Mario Bros. Wii New Super Mario Bros. Wii 2009 · 347 ratings 81 /100
13 Mario Kart 64 Mario Kart 64 1996 · 609 ratings 81 /100
14 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 C LEGO Harry Potter: Years 1-4 2010 · 223 ratings · 1 Tier vote 81 /100
15 Call of Duty: World at War S Call of Duty: World at War 2008 · 983 ratings · 1 Tier vote 80 /100
16 Metroid Prime 2: Echoes Metroid Prime 2: Echoes 2004 · 192 ratings 80 /100
17 Donkey Kong Country Donkey Kong Country 1994 · 609 ratings 80 /100
18 F-Zero X F-Zero X 1998 · 116 ratings 79 /100
19 Mario Tennis Mario Tennis 2000 · 134 ratings 77 /100
20 LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 C LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7 2011 · 130 ratings · 1 Tier vote 76 /100
21 Sonic Colors Sonic Colors 2010 · 105 ratings 75 /100
22 LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game C LEGO Pirates of the Caribbean: The Video Game 2011 · 133 ratings · 1 Tier vote 71 /100
23 Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest 1995 · 512 ratings 70 /100
24 Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! 1996 · 247 ratings 70 /100
25 LEGO Star Wars III - The Clone Wars LEGO Star Wars III - The Clone Wars 2011 · 130 ratings 70 /100
26 LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures 2008 · 226 ratings 69 /100
27 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 Dragon Ball Z: Budokai Tenkaichi 3 2007 · 279 ratings 69 /100
28 The Simpsons Game The Simpsons Game 2007 · 117 ratings 68 /100
29 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Star Wars: The Force Unleashed 2008 · 451 ratings 62 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best couch co-op game on Wii?

Super Mario Galaxy currently tops the ranking with a score of 99/100 across 1,303 ratings. Ranking updated October 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.